Hybrid Specialist, FR&C en IHS Towers

IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has over 39,000 towers across its eight markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia.

Our people and culture are what make IHS such a unique organization. To maximize on our spirit of collaboration, innovation and teamwork we operate an office based working policy 100% of the time across all our locations.

For more information, visit: www.ihstowers.com

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Group Financial Reporting Accountant to join our close-knit financial reporting team. This is a key role within Group Finance, responsible for the preparation and delivery of the Group’s consolidated external financial statements from the underlying consolidation system data; supporting the monthly and quarterly close processes; and engaging in various strategic and ad-hoc finance projects.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely external reporting and will gain comprehensive exposure to the end-to-end reporting process of a listed Group. There will also be opportunities to rotate roles within the team, allowing you to experience other areas of the financial reporting process as part of a managed development plan designed to support your career progression. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance experience of the end-to-end reporting process for a listed Group and grow within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Senior Manager in the following areas:

Financial Close & Reporting: 

• Own the preparation of the Group’s externally reported consolidated financial statements, using data from the consolidation system.
• Draft key financial disclosures for inclusion in the Group’s interim and full-year reports.
• Perform Group-level calculations including EPS and Goodwill impairment tests applying cashflow models

Support for Audits:

• Providing necessary documentation and support to our auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits.  Addressing any audit-related queries and following up as required.

Operating Markets:

• Supporting the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes for smaller operating markets, including analytical reviews of the reported information

SOX Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure the completion of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls for smaller operating entities, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with IHS' policies and regulatory requirements.

Other responsibilities: Collaboration & Ad-hoc Projects:

• Work closely with the FR&C team and Senior Leadership on key group reporting activities and support on ad-hoc projects, including M&A, debt issuances and other projects or initiatives

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will be ‘Big 4’ trained
• Newly qualified with audit and accounts preparation/review experience. Eligible candidates should have a “hands-on” approach and larger client exposure.
• Listed company experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of IFRS and consolidation accounting principles.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including functions, pivot tables, and data analysis) and Word, used regularly for financial reporting and documentation.
• Experience in using Toppan Merrill or Workiva reporting tool and OneStream or other consolidation tool (e.g. HFM) is an advantage
• Understanding of the application of internal controls (SOX and similar)
• High attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
• Naturally inquisitive with strong analytical skills and effective in solving problems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different levels and geographies.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating as part of a team.
• Maintains a high standard of integrity and consistently takes pride in their contribution, committed to excellence in their work.

• University Graduate
• Chartered Accountant from a recognized body (ACA,ACCA or international equivalent)